Decarbonization Avenue : Low Carbon Thermal Power

Coal here to stay, but measures can cut down emissions by 22%

India | 2020-12

Coal will continue to be the mainstay of India’s power generation till at least 2030, but efforts must be made to ensure it is used efficiently to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Improving fleet technology and efficiency, propagating biomass co-firing and investing in carbon capture and storage are among the few feasible measures put forth by experts during a webinar by think-tank Centre for Science and Environment. The measures, among others, could help cut GHG emissions by 22 per cent.
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